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Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics
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… for undeserved populations while the system is set up to ignore them. "The Moral Foundation of Politics" (2003) by Ian Shapiro , discussion led by Norman W. Hawker , professor of finance and commercial law, from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 13, 20 and 27 . No matter which party prevails in the election this fall, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261
WMU, Cooley Law School formally ink long-discussed affiliation accord
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… ink long-discussed affiliation accord Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU President John M. Dunn and Cooley … areas of potential in which an affiliation could have the biggest impact. "I've been tremendously excited about the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9428
Food marketing students soar to second place at national university case competition
Haworth College of Business
… students Katherine Anderson of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Erika Hejl of Bear Lake, Lucija Matkovic of Lansing … and ask questions. The students on the team have different knowledge through coursework, internships, jobs and special … Student Case Study Competition, and this year was no exception. "Both the research team and the four …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52530
Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers
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… the charge to equip critical care providers battling the novel coronavirus pandemic. Using their engineering skills, … around the clock as 15 3D printers crank out parts for reusable face masks. “It makes me feel good that I can use my … do with my time that would benefit people in need … and now I am able to do that with my skill set.” Barker found a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59007
WMU Graduate College going the distance for master’s and doctoral students
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… distance for master’s and doctoral students Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University Graduate … set retreat goals to measure their progress. Students blogged twice each day and developed short and longer writing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59847
Unmasking the stigma surrounding face coverings
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… at Western Michigan University, who argues masks are not about individuals at all. "The reason you wear a mask is … the absence of a face covering, normal speech generates thousands of droplets every second, each potentially holding … swing state … and this is going to be very politicized." Digging below the surface politics of mask-wearing, a much …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59906
Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles
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… land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Zachary D. … Nicolas Brown, a doctoral student in the Efficient and Autonomous Vehicles Lab, stand next to their autonomous research vehicle. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Automation is the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919
Chemical engineering grad ready to make a splash in sustainability efforts
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… says. "You come out of Western already having all of this knowledge so you don't have to learn everything from zero (on … Western through a dual-degree partnership with Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) in Dominican Republic. … a small town and we were worried about winter," she says. "Now, I don't want to leave! I'm wondering if I can find a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71513
Occupational therapy grad focused on uplifting community
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… his parents, who immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico, did not speak English. "That language barrier was there, and since my sister is nonverbal, the communication barrier was there as well," he … challenges his sister and family faced in her autism diagnosis and treatment, he was driven to find ways to help. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68336
Artificial Intelligence in Business is latest course offered at WMU Haworth
Haworth College of Business
… Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business now offers a course that introduces a variety of concepts … create a lasting competitive edge beyond just simple app usage.” Chen is co-teaching the course alongside four other … in a symbiotic way has the potential to shift skill sets upwards, thereby increasing the quality of one’s contribution …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74228